Hospital art program aims to get surgery patients out of bed faster
NCT ID NCT06893848
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether placing art posters with QR codes in hospital hallways can encourage patients to get up and move more after chest or belly surgery. About 204 patients will wear activity trackers for five days after surgery, and some will experience the art program while others receive standard care. The goal is to see if a more pleasant hospital environment can reduce the time spent lying in bed and improve recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Culture Care program (art posters with QR codes in hospital hallways)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help patients get moving sooner after surgery, potentially reducing complications and hospital stays.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study at one hospital. The effect may be small or not work at all, and results may not apply to other hospitals or surgeries.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital de Neuchâtel
RECRUITINGNeuchâtel, 2000, Switzerland
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